Affiliation:
1. Michigan State University, USA
2. Saint Louis University, USA
Abstract
This chapter aims to explore the impacts of the Chinese cultural and social environment on the growth experience of Chinese international students who identify as LGBTQIA+. Using interview data from five Chinese international students aged 20 to 23 who identify as LGBTQIA+, this chapter investigates how the cultural and social context in China shapes the experience of individuals who identify as LGBTQIA+ during their formative years of adolescence and how these experiences impact their development and well-being. Additionally, this chapter discusses their perspectives on interpersonal relationships while studying in the United States and recommends ways to support Chinese international students who identify as LGBTQIA+.
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